Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated male Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Male Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated male Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Male Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated male Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Male Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate's gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated male Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Male Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate's gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope , Courage , Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) Reference Number: 303 Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday Friday) Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach About the Project Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. About the Role: The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people s homes. The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health. The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. Key Responsibilities Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire. Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community. Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community. Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol. Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service. Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm . Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope , Courage , Togetherness , and Responsiveness , and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you. Job title: Hospital Mental Health Outreach Worker (Bounce Back) Reference Number: 303 Reports to: Senior Community Outreach Worker Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday Friday) Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW) Based: Kingfisher Court, Radlett WD7 / Albany Lodge, St Albans AL3 / Borehamwood Wellbeing Centre WD6 + Outreach About the Project Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in psychiatric hospitals across Hertfordshire, based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. About the Role: The Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people s homes. The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Kingfisher Court or Albany Lodge and Herts Mind Network Centres, promoting joint working between Kingfisher Court staff and HMN, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health. The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 10 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge. The recovery approach includes empathy, warmth, acceptance, authenticity, compassion and humanity. Key Responsibilities Receive referrals from the ward teams at Kingfisher Court, Albany Lodge and other appropriate hospitals across Hertfordshire. Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community. Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community. Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol. Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service. Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly. Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities. We offer: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays) An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period. Ongoing training relevant to your role. An Employee Assistance Programme. Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 27th October at 5pm . Interviews to be held on Tuesday 4th November at our Watford Wellbeing Centre. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Equal Opportunities We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the them and us culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive. No agencies please.
